Supra didn't have a regular license plate. Judging from the license plate at the end of the word "try" in the car, it is most likely a test drive in Beijing. Judging from the photos at the scene of the accident, it is obvious that Supra invaded the opposite lane when cornering, and according to the scene, this Supra was equipped with winter tires, and the cornering speed was quite fast at that time; Snow tires have low grip on paved roads and high speed when cornering, which may be the root cause of accidents.
Although this episode happened on the eve of the press conference, Supra's online press conference on the evening of 165438+ 10/day still attracted the attention of many fans. There is no reason, just because the theme of the conference is "return".
▲ The picture shows the first generation of Supra(MA46).
Although Supra was born in 1979, it has a lot of popularity in the fan circle with its high modification potential.
▲ The picture shows the fourth generation Supra(JZA80).
However, if the name Supra is classic, I believe more people will be willing to say that the title of "Niu Wangmo" is more classic. The fourth generation Supra, born in 1992, is equipped with the famous machine "2JZ-GTE". After simple modification, this 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine can easily blow out horsepower above the original factory 1000. Pushing Supra to run out of the 100-kilometer acceleration of 4.6s was an extremely horrible achievement at that time, hence the name "Niu Wangmo".
This highly potential modification performance made Supra very popular all over the world, but the hero also came late. The fourth generation Supra also ended its ten-year service period in 2002 and officially stopped production. Therefore, the release of the fifth generation of Supra in China this time is of great significance to the former fans of Supra.
But no matter how obsessed you were with Supra before, the fifth generation Supra coming this time will definitely disappoint you. Because you need to face the reality, the fifth generation Supra is no longer the pride of Toyota's exclusive design, but a BMW Z4 with Toyota trademark.
Although Toyota and BMW did not shy away from this point, they admitted from the beginning that Supra and the new generation Z4 were built on the same chassis platform and enjoyed the design of mechanical structures such as engine, gearbox and suspension system. However, Toyota claims to have specially studied Supra's suspension and steering system to ensure that Supra's control is unique; At that time, Toyota engineers even said, "Supra is unique. We cut off communication with the BMW team during the research and development stage and maintained the independence of development. "
But now it seems that this may be just the wishful thinking of Toyota R&D employees. From the disassembly and comparison of overseas automobile media "TF-Works", we can be disappointed to find that Supra and Z4 maintain a high degree of consistency in chassis structure.
But to be precise, Supra's chassis component is Z4? 2.0T and M40 versions? I version of the hybrid version, Toyota engineers selected some parts to mix on Supra; The only difference is the lower control arm of the front suspension in the above picture, but the function of this control arm is only to let Supra obtain different camber angle and caster angle of the wheel, and the control change may be basically imperceptible to ordinary people.
So this disassembly is a real hammer. Supra is a shell-changing model of BMW Z4, and it is no longer the unique "Niu Wangmo" in the hearts of fans.
Shortly after the press conference, more depressing news came out. Although the official selling price of Supra was not announced at the press conference, some dealers have already released news. Suprashoujai version 2.0T? 668,000 yuan, and the price of the 3.0T version of Supra is 768,000 yuan.
At this time, let's look at the BMW Z4 with a price range of 4.8888-6.338 million yuan. Will it give birth to "why do I buy Supra?" Does BMW Z4+ Corolla top match fragrance? "idea?
Supra is just one of the hottest models recently, and the SUV models that will enter China are also in an embarrassing situation.
Some friends may recognize it as Peugeot 5008, but the 5008 in the picture is 202 1 5008 listed next year. The appearance of the new model has changed greatly. It has a brand-new design language, a larger brand-new air intake grille, and LED light sources are also used in the headlight group. The change of side lines and the addition of double waistlines make the body look more slender.
Although the interior continues the familiar i-Cockpit cockpit, its excellent design and texture still have a good appeal. The high allocation of the new model will upgrade the central control LCD screen to 10 inch; The whole car looks like a fashionable model without losing its texture.
However, soon after the official map was released, the new 5008 made many netizens start to shout disappointment; The reason is also very simple. The new 5008 still uses the familiar power system, and the 6AT/8AT 1.6T/ 1.8T power system will continue to be used in the new models.
But in all fairness, although this power system is old, it also represents mature technology, so this cannot be empty talk. The pricing of Peugeot 5008 has been criticized. As a medium-sized SUV that is not a luxury brand, the current price of 5008 18.77-27.37 has scared away many consumers. Even though many places offer a minimum discount of 20,000 yuan, its monthly sales are still not excellent. This is because there are too many choices for medium-sized SUVs at this price, especially the brand-new 5008 that will be launched next year.
Although many fans are willing to pay for their feelings, just like the above-mentioned "Niu Wangmo" Supra and the future cockpit of 5008, people who like them will be happy even if they spend more money; However, although "feelings" are priceless, more people will bow to life. When the price exceeds the psychological expectation, no matter how deep the feelings are, it is difficult to save these distinctive models.
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